Second impressions anyone?

My TP replaced my 7" Nook Color (CM7) and I quickly bought one after hearing that Dalingrin was going to port CM7 to it.

Not many apps, few free games worth playing. I can browse the web on my laptop, don't need a tablet for that. I spend more time looking for new apps than to actually using them.

I can wait for Gingerbread, but doubt it's worth much more than $150 w/o Android.

 

It's awesome, I don't mind the apps as much with the exception of the choice of ereaders, I would love to see google books on it since I plan on using google books when it comes time to get an android tablet.

 

I was at Staples yesterday and picked up (literally, not purchased) a Transformer...WAY lighter than the TP. I was there to check their Touchstone stock, which were sold out

So the hardware is bulkier than most others, but so what. I like WebOS and how it works, but the lack of apps is a problem and the only reason why I want to install Android. If they had more of the popular apps, the platform wouldn't be that important, IMO.

The lack of a GPS is a bummer.

The lack of cases is also a bummer. I'm still looking for a decent case that protects the tablet and prop it up when needed.

The speakers are pretty sweet. Plenty loud and seem to have quite a kick.

 

I REALLY like this case: http://androidforums.com/hp-touchpad/410529-cases.html#post3171298

 

I bought one, got it, and quickly bought another since the opportunity came up. I have two 32GB TP's. No, I wouldn't pay $500 for them. They are great if purchased under $200. If Android never comes out for the TP, I won't be too upset. The apps that are available for it get me by. I do look forward to Android on my TP as that will open up many more apps that I already own on my DroidX.

So I think HP missed the boat due to pricing. If they were still making the TP, and could offer them under $300, I think they'd have a winner.

 

HP briefly had them up for sale a few days ago for around $250. Might have been a mistake, who knows.